The two injured paramedics were identified through an online fundraiser as Mya Nichols and Zoraiz Rehman of Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services. Both were seriously hurt after their ambulance collided with a transport truck in Madoc on Feb. 2.
Nichols, who was driving the ambulance, sustained the brunt of the impact. She was found unconscious at the scene and airlifted by Ornge to a trauma centre. As of Feb. 4, she remained in critical condition in the intensive care unit, with doctors closely monitoring brain injuries that have since stabilized. While the full extent of her injuries is still unclear, updates indicate early signs of recovery.
Rehman managed to exit the damaged ambulance, contact emergency services, and check on the occupants of the transport truck. He later received treatment for spinal fractures, internal injuries, and severe lacerations, and was released from hospital on Feb. 4.
A GoFundMe campaign was launched to support both paramedics’ families, with donations to be shared equally. The fundraiser describes Nichols and Rehman as dedicated professionals known for their compassion, selflessness, and commitment to helping others in their most difficult moments.